Soy candles

Soy candles have taken the market by
storm. Sure,... you can still pick up your paraffin candles at a
department store, online retailers, discount store, or from your local
scented candle shop. Simply put, with the concern raised about
scented paraffin
candle burning, we would think these retailers/manufactures would offer
you a healthy alternative.

Today you can find soy votives, soy containers, soy pillars, and soy
tapers. The technology of soy candle making has provided each and
every one of us the ability to make our own choice with regards to what
type of candle we choose to burn.

With the scented candle market in the biggest boom it has seen in quite some
time, many people are jumping on the candle bandwagon an producing
inexpensive paraffin candles that could cause health concern to you and
your family.

Before buying another scented candle, ask your local retailer or your local
chandler (candle maker) if they use soy wax. If they don't, ask them
why! I have gotten the answer several times that "Soy is too
expensive," or "They don't burn as well." These are
both untruths. Many manufactures have simply denied the health
risks, or don't want to cover the expense of converting their paraffin
operation to a soy-based operation.

The benefits of soy wax over paraffin are
quite amazing! Below you will find a list of benefits that you will
find pretty impressive!

Soy Wax burns 30% to 50% longer than paraffin

Soy wax is water soluble. (No more messy cleanups)

Soy wax is biodegradable.

Burning soy wax candles helps support the American farmer.

Little or no soot is produced from burning soy wax.

No carcinogens are produced from burning soy wax.

Soy wax is non-toxic.

Soy wax hold color and scent better than paraffin

Soy wax will not discolor your walls or furniture from petroleum
byproducts

Soy wax is a renewable resource, petroleum is limited.

Soy wax is comparable in price to paraffin

Animal fat is not an ingredient of soy wax

According to the American Lung Association - "slow burning,
scented, paraffin candles cause lead poisoning and using slow burning
paraffin candles cause poor indoor air quality, and a serious health
concern."

It is
also stated that the carcinogens produced by paraffin candles is equal to
the damage cause by second hand smoke from tobacco smokers. Does this mean you should throw away your paraffin candles?
We have.... and we hope, for your health's sake, you do to!!